[Boatanchors] auction time linked to what timing source?

[Rob Atkinson]

Gene,

Last year when I was buying my HT20 (not at a hamfest) the seller
wanted $500.  He had included a 122, 275 w. matchbox, cables and a
shure 520 mic.  The mic alone goes for $150 on eBay.   It was almost
like he was throwing in the HT20 for free.  I offered $400.  He looked
downcast and annoyed.  I immediately realized how stupid I had been
and quickly handed over $500.   All I can say in the way of defense is
after years of buying it is tough to turn off the bargaining reflex.

73

Rob
K5UJ

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM, MUCHSTUFF <soundval at muchstuff.com> wrote:
> This discussion of timing reminds me of >>>>>>>>>>>\
>
> Several years ago at a Sacramento swap meet the local expert on ham gear
> prices was selling a widow's deceased husband's gear.
> Among which was a Collins 32V-1.
> There were several guys looking at the gear.
> Someone asked how much, and the expert said  $50.00.
> There was 2 or 3 seconds of silence, which allowed me to take three $50
> bills from my pocket, hand them to the seller, and say something like, well
> there's $150.00.
> I picked it up, and struggled off with it.
> It was worth about $300 at the time.
> One of the other guys later said that he was planning to bargain.
>
> Handing the prospective seller cash in the amount of the announced price
> usually completes the purchase. (Except for transfer of the article}
> Saying "I'll buy it" is close.  Picking it up and saying "I'll take it" and
> reaching for your wallet is really close.
> Saying "I'm interested in......" or "Do you still have ... for sale?" is
> ZERO toward completing a sale.
>
> Gene
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